Consider This: Bullying (Part 1) — When Traditions Turn Toxic
Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Associate Professor Dr Nadzriah Ahmad from UiTM’s Faculty of Law where she’s the Head of Child Law & Policy.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 2) — When Traditions Turn Toxic
Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Mohamad Naqiuddin Dahamat Azam, Senior Lecturer at UPM’s Faculty of Human Ecology.
Fri Dec 13 2024

King demands a stop to bullying culture at UPNM
Parents send their children here to learn to become military officers, not to be subjected to bullying, His Majesty says.
Tue Dec 03 2024

UiTM enhances monitoring, procedures for co-curricular activities following trainee's death
ATM has started an investigation into the death of a trainee, following allegations of bullying during a military training session at a public university.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Form Two student's fatal fall not connected to bullying
Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid says, according to JPN, the 14-year-old girl was believed to be experiencing emotional stress and depression.
Tue Nov 19 2024

UPNM bully issue: Cadet officers to undergo random examination to detect abusive injuries
This is to overcome the issue of cadet officers' reluctance to report inappropriate incidents, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Thu Nov 14 2024

Bullying at UPNM, FV investment failure among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
The reasons behind FashionValet investment failure by Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd will be among the highlights.
Thu Nov 14 2024

Cadet charged with injuring junior with steam iron faces expulsion from UPNM
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin says the Investigation Board completes its probe, and the cadet's punishment will be decided today.
Tue Nov 12 2024

UPNM: Statement of nine individuals recorded, suspect to be present at Cheras IPD this afternoon
Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa says the individuals whose statements were taken involved witnesses to the incident and university staff.
Mon Nov 11 2024

UPNM cadet officer claims trial to causing hurt to junior with hot iron
The cadet officer pleaded not guilty in the Court today, to a charge of causing hurt to his junior using a hot steam iron.
Fri Nov 08 2024

Mindef introducing measures and regulations to curb bullying
Adly Zahari highlights a key improvement: enhancing security by adding more wardens responsible for student supervision.
Thu Nov 07 2024

PM calls for stronger action against bullying in educational institutions
The issue needs to be taken more seriously, as there is no value in leadership and capability without pure values, manners and ethics.
Fri Nov 01 2024

MAF probing bullying incident using iron at UPNM
The MAF confirmed that the viral incident involved a cadet student being bullied by his senior, who pressed a hot iron against his chest.
Thu Oct 31 2024

Police start investigations on boarding school bullying case involving singer's son
Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the victims had reportedly sustained injuries, including bruises on their hands and ears.
Wed Oct 09 2024

MOH forms task force to investigate Lahad Datu pathologist's death
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the investigation set to begin on Oct 10.
Wed Oct 02 2024

Police identify victims of helicopter incident
Police say a security guard saved the pilot by pulling him from the burning aircraft, about 100 meters from the landing site.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership
Foreign Minister says M'sia will lead efforts to streamline Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership, ensuring compliance with 88 agreements.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes
The laws will impose minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify
Alphabet's Google announces updates to its Gemini family of large language models.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home
Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025

How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law
Here's a look at the ramifications of Trump's plans under international law.
Thu Feb 06 2025

South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say
South Korea's information privacy watchdog plans to ask DeepSeek about how the personal information of users is managed.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Wisma Putra: No official US notice on deportation of over 400 Malaysians
Wisma Putra says no official requests for consular help from Malaysians allegedly on a list for deportation from the US.
Thu Feb 06 2025

All 67 victims positively identified in Washington helicopter plane collision
The US Army Corps of Engineers expects to completely remove all major airplane components from the Potomac River.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Op Sky: Three celebrities provide statements to MACC
The trio were called to assist with the ongoing investigation on a corruption and money laundering case under Op Sky.
Thu Feb 06 2025